THE ESOTERIC POWERS OF PLANTS | AT THE HEART OF THE MYSTERY

The esoteric power of plants rests upon the concept that every botanical entity possesses a unique vibration capable of influencing its surrounding environment. This topic is explored with Kenet Gumishi, a professor of Gnostic Anthropology, who addresses the fundamental question regarding the source of these magical attributes.

While many perceive the plant world merely as organisms governed by mechanical laws, modern science is increasingly confirming ancestral wisdom. Researchers have demonstrated that plants are sensitive beings possessing memory, reacting demonstrably to sound and various odors they communicate.

The sensitivity observed in plants stems from what esoteric teachings identify as the elemental, an entity comparable to the soul in human beings. These subtle entities animate the plants, conferring upon them their specific powers and virtues.

It is the elemental, not the physical plant structure itself, that possesses the true power. The plant functions solely as a receptacle, while the elemental acts as the guardian of the gateway, transmitting the subtle forces of nature into the physical form.

The power belongs to the elemental; the plant is a receptacle and the elemental is the guardian of this door open to nature.

The specific virtue of a plant depends essentially on two elements: the planetary ray of its elemental and its connection to one of the four primary natural elements that compose creation. These elements are fire, air, water, and earth, linking every plant to a specific natural domain.

To successfully connect with a plant, one must respect established rules, as simply reading an ancient text detailing a plant's properties is insufficient to gain its powers. Each plant possesses specific rituals, intentions, and even optimal times for its virtues to be accessed.

Traditions often recommend approaching the plant barefoot and explaining the precise reason for requesting a leaf, flower, or root, acknowledging that the plant is a living being. Sometimes, placing a coin at the base is recommended, symbolizing an exchange or offering made to the inhabiting entity.

Nothing is free in the universe. It is an exchange, an offering you make to this entity that inhabits the plant.

The physical world comprises several kingdoms, with plant elementals evolving towards animal and eventually human stages. The elemental's planetary ray corresponds to the soul's ray, meaning the entity has likely inhabited bodies within that same energetic lineage. Therefore, performing correct rituals and maintaining pure intention, showing love for nature, is vital.

Many practitioners fail to achieve expected results because they neglect essential rules or confuse the specific powers associated with different plants. A common error involves misattributing financial benefits to plants that govern success.

The common laurel, or Apollo's laurel, is definitively not a plant of prosperity. It belongs to the Sun's ray, meaning its true virtue lies in bringing success, glory, and elevation. Success and financial resources do not always follow one another automatically.

Understanding the planetary ray of a plant's elemental allows for accurate classification of its inherent powers. This system organizes flora based on the seven principal planets governing the week, providing a framework for their spiritual utility.

Lunar plants, often growing near water or possessing abundant sap like the lotus or papaya tree, are generally utilized for purification, fertility, and matters related to the feminine mysteries. Mercurial plants, such as lavender or *Ocimum gratissimum* (Achinadien), support communication, eloquence, and intellectual development.

Venusian plants, typically those bearing the most beautiful flowers like the rose or apple tree, are associated with love, charm, and beauty, fostering harmony in relationships. Solar plants, often spices with strong odors when crushed, embody success and social elevation, enabling the user to radiate influence.

Martian plants are characterized as combative; they may be stinging (nettle), thorny, or bear bitter red fruits like chili peppers. Jovian plants, associated with Jupiter, are giant, imposing trees like the Ceiba or pine, linked to prosperity and financial opening, such as clove trees.

Saturnian plants, like myrrh or cypress, are the most mysterious, linked to transformation, regeneration, and occult forces, often associated with transition or death rituals. Their power should be viewed through the lens of transformation, as death is merely a passage between dimensions.

The selection of essential plants for the home depends entirely on the specific spiritual or material goal sought, whether it is protection, attracting harmony, or fostering prosperity within the living space.

For protection of the living space, Aloe is highly recommended as a solar plant that illuminates the home, effectively chasing away darkness and filtering incoming vibrations. Additionally, Gardenia Tumbergia provides a unique protection by returning any malicious intent back to its sender.

Everything that touches basil is noble, is royal.

The sacred basil, or Tulsi, renders the living space sacred, preventing profane entry by malign vibrations. The *Adjelément* tree is known for protecting against witchcraft, specifically preventing an owl possessed by sorcerers from landing upon it.

Datura, whose elemental appears as a powerful adolescent, assists in astral projection, with its elemental being most active at night. Mandrake is utilized to access Akashic records, allowing the user to recall memories from past incarnations by placing the washed root under the pillow.

Consecrating a plant means establishing a direct connection with its elemental and issuing a specific command regarding its function, such as protection or returning negative energy to the sender. This process dictates the elemental's ongoing service to the practitioner.

The initial planting ritual is crucial for activation. For example, when planting Guinea pepper (*Capsicum frutescens*), one might place it beneath the soil layer before adding sand, thereby commanding the elemental to fulfill its protective role immediately.

Activation requires more than just the initial ritual; it demands consistent maintenance, regular communication, and watering. Adhering to specific traditional hours for approaching the plant ensures the elemental remains engaged and responsive to the practitioner's needs.

The protective measures suitable for a fixed location, like a home, are not necessarily the same ones used to ensure safety during physical movement or travel. Specific flora are required to facilitate safe transit and guard against immediate physical threats.

Wormwood (*Artemisia vulgaris*) is known to facilitate travel by creating openings and avoiding difficulties, though it does not directly prevent accidents. For protection against aggression during journeys, carrying the fruit of Gardenia Tumbergia as a personal talisman is advised.

To defend against clandestine astral intrusions by dark practitioners, a highly effective spiritual trap can be deployed. This technique requires a new, all-metal pair of scissors opened to form a cross shape on the floor of the targeted room, surrounded by black mustard seeds.

It is a genuine concern that plants can fall under the influence of negative entities if they are not properly maintained or if their elementals are neglected, rendering them ineffective or harmful when used for spiritual purposes.

Because elementals behave like children, they require consistent physical upkeep, such as watering and pruning within reasonable limits. Personal interaction ensures the elemental remains loyal; otherwise, negative forces can seize control, although highly evolved elementals often ensure a swift karmic return upon attack.

For attracting positive qualities, Ylang-ylang, a Venusian plant, is marvelous, filling the home with fragrance and drawing charm and harmony when it flowers. Similarly, *Vernonia cineria* can be used by individuals seeking to enhance their charisma or attract favorable attention from others.

To perpetually benefit from the plant kingdom, the relationship must be founded on a deep, abiding love and respect. Practitioners must understand that plants possess souls—the elementals—which are entities deserving of acknowledgment beyond their ecological functions.

The idea that vegetarianism avoids harm is often flawed, as consuming vegetables still requires killing plant life. The sap of plants is their blood; therefore, taking it without respect, even for nourishment, mirrors the harm avoided by eschewing animal flesh.

The nature is based on this law. It is one of the universal laws: to eat and be eaten.

While the cycle of life dictates that all things are consumed, whether human or plant, the act of harvesting must be guided by a precise and logical objective. Carelessly breaking branches or discarding parts after use constitutes an act of murder against the botanical kingdom.